Clean Energy Intern — Summer 2026

Inova Energy Group is looking for a part-time (up to 20 hrs/week) summer Intern to support several ongoing clean energy projects focused on energy policy and energy efficiency. The internship will be available between May and August 2026, with the potential to convert into a full-time employee position.

This is an opportunity for an individual to gain experience with real-world energy policy projects and knowledge of clean energy policy and management. As an Intern, you will work alongside our team of energy and sustainability consultants on various projects that may involve: conducting research and analysis, writing formal reports and deliverables, developing recommendations for clients, developing presentations and webinars, and other project activities as assigned.

An ideal candidate will be an energetic and dynamic individual who is interested in the challenge of meaningful work and exponentially growing their career in a fast-paced, start-up environment, and will have interest in, education, and/or prior experience working on one or more of the following topics: clean energy policy, energy efficiency, climate justice, decarbonization, climate change.

This is a fully remote position, and Intern is expected to maintain a reliable, dedicated home workspace that supports focused and productive work. Preferred location is in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Support projects and programs in the energy efficiency and decarbonization space with advising/consulting, idea generation, performing research, developing business solutions (including policies, procedures, and tools), and report generation.

• Assist with writing reports, case studies, presentations, and client memorandums.

• Support client relationships through meeting attendance, preparing agendas and meeting minutes, and developing presentations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field such as energy, environmental studies, public policy, sustainability, engineering, economics, or a related discipline

• ‍ Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas in memos, presentations, and virtual meetings

• ‍Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote work environment

• Comfortable collaborating with a distributed team using virtual communication and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Outlook, SharePoint)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience conducting research and synthesizing findings is a plus

• ‍Organized, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced, project‑based consulting environment

• ‍Reliable internet access and a self‑managed remote workspace that supports focused, productive work during scheduled hours

• ‍Interest in clean energy, energy efficiency, decarbonization, climate policy, or related fields

Logistics

Flexible schedule; part-time up to 20 hours per week through August 2026.

This is a paid internship position, with payment ranging between $22 and $28/hr. Role is not entitled to any company benefits.

‍About Inova

Inova Energy Group (www.inovaenergygroup.com) is a woman-owned business offering management consulting, strategic planning, and turnkey project delivery solutions to the clean energy and sustainability industries. Inova’s work is project-based, with clients in the Midwest and Northeast regions and a focus on utility energy efficiency programs, decarbonization, renewable energy access, climate planning, and/or community resilience.

Since 2014, Inova Energy Group has served clients in public and private sectors with a variety of projects ranging from utility energy program design to stakeholder management, deployment of new technologies, statewide policy analysis, creation of climate action and mitigation plans, trainings, and the development of corporate sustainability strategies.

How We Work

At Inova Energy Group, our greatest assets are the kind of people we attract. We pride ourselves in being an energetic and collaborative team, that strives for creative solutions and excellent delivery of work. We empower individuals to pursue their interests and continuously develop their professional skills, while working with a variety of projects and topics. As a small team, we rely on each other and leverage our skills and knowledge to think outside the box. We are nimble and passionate about our work – with the knowledge that what we do makes an impact in our communities and the world.

‍To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@inovaenergygroup.com. To supplement your application, submission of a writing sample is strongly encouraged.